
The Sanford School Department is hiring! There will be a job fair at SCAE (Willard School, 668 Main St.) on Monday, August 12th, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. On-the-spot interviews are available for a variety of positions. We hope to see you there! We have new increased rates for ed techs. Check this link for more information: https://5il.co/2rbpa

This is a reminder that SMS and SHS are holding a sports physical clinic on Monday, August 5th from 3pm to 5pm in the School Nurse's Office (D105) at Sanford High School. Enter SHS at the Community Retail Center entrance near the greenhouse.
This is available for Sanford students entering 6th through 12th grade. The cost is $20. Checks can be made payable to York Hospital. Please use the following link to register for a physical. https://forms.gle/rXYk3oXkLfq16AHd8

Sanford Middle School Counseling Department Head Angela Avery recently took center stage at the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) national conference.
The ASCA conference, held from July 13-16, brought together 4,500-5,000 school counselors from across the United States and worldwide. With 200 breakout sessions available, attendees had the opportunity to learn from a diverse range of experts in the field.
Read more here!
https://www.sanford.org/article/1691822

The Sanford-Springvale YMCA held its ribbon-cutting and open house on Tuesday, July 23rd, for its newly expanded childcare facility with Governor Janet Mills in attendance.
The YMCA is partnering with the Sanford School Department to offer a free full-day Pre-K program for 16 students for the 2024-2025 school year. The YMCA’s newly constructed classrooms will also accommodate 30 additional children in its childcare program.
Read more about it here! https://www.sanford.org/article/1687576

Following the fantastic audience response to last season’s “100 Years of Broadway,” creator Neil Berg returns with an all-new show!
Showtime is 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at the Sanford Performing Arts Center. "101 Years of Broadway" is a sprawling revue of treasures from the best-loved musicals of all time. A stellar assembly of Broadway’s finest performers takes center stage, delivering electrifying show-stoppers from the musicals that defined their careers.
Neil Berg and his accomplished band deliver exquisite arrangements. From the classics to the newest hit shows, 101 Years of Broadway is an unforgettable evening of music that will keep Broadway buffs in a state of bliss for weeks to come!
Tickets for adults range in price from $29 to $49, with discounts for subscribers, students, seniors and military veterans. This performance was originally scheduled for April 6, 2024, and was postponed due to weather.
Tickets for the April 6 date will be honored at the August 3 performance. Call the box office at (207) 206-1126, or visit in person Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m.-noon. Online ticketing is available 24/7 at www.sanfordpac.org.

Attention Class of 2028 and transfer students! 🌟
Join us for SHS Student and Family Tours on July 25, 2024. Two time slots available: 1 PM or 6 PM.
Enter through the main entrance of SHS. Please note that student schedules won't be provided during tours.
Don't miss this chance to explore your new school!


#YearinReview 2023-2024 Highlight: Third Grade Learning Showcase at Margaret Chase Smith! 📚
On January 26th, third graders wowed their families and friends with an impressive display of their writing skills.
✍️ Key achievements:
Mastered information writing
Organized topics into chapters
Crafted intros and conclusions
Expanded fact-telling techniques
Edited, revised, and published their own books!
The cafeteria buzzed with pride as each young author showcased their final product—a testament to their hard work, creativity, and growing expertise.


#YearinReview 2023-2024 highlight: Sanford Pride's Living Wax Museum!
In January, Sanford Pride’s cafeteria stage transformed into a time machine, bringing history to life! Students became living exhibits, embodying influential world changers from Rosa Parks to Neil Armstrong.
Key features of this incredible event:
- Students researched their chosen icons
- Created informative reports and eye-catching backdrops
- Dressed up as historical figures
- Delivered short, insightful speeches
Families and friends had the unique opportunity to 'meet' and interact with these legends of history.


Sanford High School and Middle School will be hosting a sports physical clinic on Monday, August 5th, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the School Nurse's Office (D105) at Sanford High School. The clinic is available for Sanford students entering grades 6 through 12.
More info here: https://www.sanford.org/article/1627410

#TBT #YearInReview 🎺🥁🎭
Proud moment for Sanford High School! Our amazing Marching Band earned a 5-star Gold Medal at the Maine Band Directors Association (MBDA) State Marching Band Finals last fall!
https://www.sanford.org/article/1326798

Congratulations to our very own Cheryl Gifford!
Our JMG Specialist at Sanford High School was honored at a Portland Sea Dogs game last week for her outstanding work on the Maine career exploration badge.
Cheryl joined other JMG Specialists from across the state in this well-deserved recognition.
The highlight? Cheryl had the honor of throwing out the first pitch and received a personalized Sea Dogs jersey!
We're proud of Cheryl's dedication to helping our students explore future career paths. Way to go!


Sanford High School juniors Brooklynn Verdejo and James Allen-Chaplick were recently named state recipients of the Horatio Alger Scholarship.
Out of just five students chosen from across the entire state of Maine, Sanford High School had an impressive two winners.
The Horatio Alger Scholarship is one of the most coveted awards for high school students in the United States. It recognizes young people who have demonstrated incredible determination and perseverance in overcoming significant adversity in their lives.


Our Technology Support Specialist for our elementary schools, Dennis Wilson, had the honor of throwing out the first pitch before last night's Sanford Mainers game. It was a special moment as part of the team's Education Week celebration. We're proud of Dennis for representing our school district and helping make it an unforgettable Education Week with the Mainers.

In case you missed it, SHS senior Ailey Mann was the Scholar Athlete of the Week for New8 recently. Check out the clip here: https://www.wmtw.com/article/scholar-athlete-of-the-week-ailey-mann/60955232

The Sanford Summer Meals for Kids & Teens program returns on Monday, June 17th, providing free breakfast and lunch for youth 18 and under at multiple locations across the city.
No registration is required for this USDA-funded program that aims to ensure children have access to nutritious meals when school is out for summer break. Families can simply stop by any of the participating sites during the meal service times.
This summer's participating locations and meal times are:
Carl Lamb School Breakfast: 7:30 – 8:30 am Lunch: 11:00am – 12:00pm
Carpentier Park Lunch: 11:15 – 11:45 am
Curtis Lake Church Breakfast: 7:30 – 8:30 am Lunch: 11:45 am – 12:30pm
Sanford High School
Breakfast: 7:30 – 8:30 am Lunch: 11:00am – 12:00pm
Sanford Middle School Breakfast: 7:30 – 8:30 am
Lunch: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sanford Pride Elementary Breakfast: 7:30 – 8:30 am Lunch: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Springvale Playground Breakfast: 8:45 – 9:15 am Lunch: 11:30 am – 12:15 pm
YMCA Breakfast: 7:30 – 8:30 am Lunch: 11:00 – 11:45 am
The Summer Meals for Kids & Teens program helps families stretch their food budgets while providing a free, convenient source of healthy meals for children during the summer months. All meals meet USDA nutritional guidelines.

"Go do good things."
Advice from a father to his graduating daughter decades ago became a message for adult learners as they celebrated their own educational milestone.
Jayne Perkins, Director of Sanford Community Adult Education, passed on her father's words of wisdom at SCAE's graduation ceremony, urging the Class of 2024 to carry this simple yet powerful message into their futures on Wednesday, June 12th, in the school’s library.
"You are examples of what hard work and determination can do," she said. "Do not stop now. Keep working. Keep pushing yourself forward. Lead by example."
Read more here: https://www.sanford.org/article/1644495

Margaret Chase Smith's concerts are now on WSSRTV's YouTube page! Follow this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tdyJlFam20

If you can't make Sanford Community Adult Education's graduation tonight, you can watch it live on WSSRTV's YouTube page at this link: https://www.youtube.com/live/uE3SugQvJJY

REMINDER: Sanford Community Adult Ed’s graduation is tomorrow at 6 p.m. in SCAE's library!


Check out Ms. Combs' third and fourth grade students at Margaret Chase Smith as they whipped up some delicious waffles as their final cooking class of the year. Each month, the students learned a new recipe using various seasonal resources. Students earned the class project for their hard work during class and their nightly reading logs.



